Street Dreams is a quarterly photography publication that showcases the work and stories of artists worldwide. The team is operated by creative individuals from New York City and Vancouver, Canada.

More than 4,000 #MashStreet submissions rolled in on Instagram in less than a week, each one showing a unique angle of everyday streets. We were excited not only by the large number, but by the stunning quality of each image.

"We had an amazing time selecting these photos and are absolutely blown away by the incredible level of talent displayed through this challenge," Street Dreams Magazine Editor-in-Chief Eric Veloso said.

Below, scroll through a hand-picked gallery of favorites, curated by the Street Dreams team.

1. Road to recovery

Steve Irby says: One word that immediately comes to mind when seeing this photo is hope. The way the light is shining on him makes it so much more powerful.

2. Abyss

Irby says: This photo is not only mind boggling, but it teaches you to observe everything in your environment and to get creative in the most unique ways.

3. Spare (change)

Irby says: The emotion in this photo hits my heart. The photographer did a wonderful job of composition, tones, and most of all, capturing the emotion behind his eyes.

4. Dirty water

Irby says: I absolutely love it when you take a photo of something completely ordinary and make it seem like you're in a surreal place.

5. Save NYC

Irby says: Being a native New Yorker, this speaks volumes to me. Composition is key in street photography.

6. Still silence

Irby says: When you can establish a sense of scale in an Instagram post, it's always impressive. Not only does this photo have an amazing sense of scale, but the fog takes it to another level.

7. Whimsical wall

Irby says: One of the aspects that I love about photography is irony. It's always subtle but has such a strong impact.

8. Taxi lights

Irby says: When you mention NYC, what are some of the first things you think of? For me, it's the massive amount of lights all over the city, and the yellow taxis. The light reflecting beams of color from the street make it feel like you're the one trying to hail a taxi.

9. Moody Miami

Irby says: This photo makes you feel as if you were standing in the sand taking the picture yourself. The clouds are perfectly lined up with the ocean floor, creating a sense of balance throughout the image.

10. Meep! Meep!

Irby says: The motion blur of the city lights with the driver in focus is really impressive. The tones in this photo are awesome too.

11. The prayer

Irby says: The light creeping in from the entrance, the slightly hunched shoulders — it all feels very personal, but also mysterious.

12. Revitalized

Irby says: The best part of waking up isn't just coffee, it's an amazing sunrise. It's a sight to witness, and with this photo I feel as if I was there with the photographer.

13. Alone in a crowd

Irby says: He's in focus, but everything in his surrounding is blurry. It makes you feel just as alone as he does for the moment.

14. Stride by

Irby says: It's almost like the sun is glaring through my phone, and you can feel the warmth of the sun. The glare hitting the back of his foot is perfect timing.

15. Her

Irby says: Light and shadows are a part of your everyday life, but you really pay more attention to them when checking out a photo. The depth of the shadows in this shot leaves your imagination running wild.

16. Breathe

Dave Krugman says: Balancing light at dusk is a difficult task, but this photographer found a pool of sodium-tinged light to contrast with the stunning color of sunset. Love this tone as well.

17. Splish, splash, solstice

Krugman says: This reflection shot is just incredible — it has many different elements of a successful picture. Good color, frozen action, and a beautiful mirrored reflection make this photograph really stand out amongst the submissions.

18. On the go

Krugman says: One of the most critical components of a great photograph is attention to timing. This photographer has a natural instinct for that decisive moment, and caught this cyclist just as he emerged from the deep shadow of the bridge. Add that to the depth of the perspective behind the fence, and you have a winning image.

19. Street steam

Krugman says: The layers of steam in this savvy street shot by this photographer tie the different depths of the image together into one shiny beautiful image. The organic forms of the steam contrast with the man-made patterns of the buildings, which is always an interesting juxtaposition. All in all, a fantastic street shot.

20. Mask march

Krugman says: This is a great classic street shot, edited smartly with deep black and white tone. The slight blur of the background from the panning camera highlights the subject as a focal point, and helps capture the movement within the photograph.

21. Parked

Eric Veloso says: It feels like this image shows a side of London that not a lot of people usually see. The composition and tones are incredible.

22. Extend

Veloso says: This image resonates on a deeper level for me. The use of all the negative space creates the feeling of depth and draws the viewer into the picture, allowing you to feel connected to the subject who’s adding beauty to this blank environment.

23. Bridge boys

Veloso says: If you’ve ever been to New York City and have had a chance to experience the fog, you’ll always notice that it creates this cinematic vibe thats unmatched. This image captures the essence of being there in all its moody glory.

24. Harsh light

Veloso says: Chasing light is one of my favorite things to do as a photographer. The elevated perspective and the balanced way the light frames the subject in this image feels like it’s straight out of a movie scene.

25. Stranger

Veloso says: For me, street environments are all about capturing the moments within the moments. This amazing image is all about the composition and design created by the color balance and the framing of the subject. The emotion behind this image makes you feel like you’ve stumbled upon this beautiful scene with your own two eyes.

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